Every year, as Chicagoans are packing away their Halloween costumes and debating whether it’s too early to cue up the Christmas music, the Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon begins to thaw from its summer slumber—or rather, freezes. The iconic ribbon of ice that winds through downtown Chicago like a frosted racetrack is a welcome event for those who still believe that the trials and tribulations (and dibs ) of a Chicago winter can somehow be fun.

On Friday, November 14, the Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon’s familiar scene will return: parents lacing tiny skates with military precision, couples testing the limits of romance and balance, and teenagers pretending not to hold onto the rink’s wall for dear life. Whether you’re a seasoned glider or just here for the hot chocolate, here’s every

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